History

The emphasis at this level is much more on modern history than at Key Stage 3.  Lessons are tailored to challenge and support all pupils, but the literacy demands of the subject are quite high, and the examination is not tiered.  There is a paper on historical sources, a paper on historical knowledge and coursework (during year 10) on Jack the Ripper and Jarrow.  The curriculum grid below gives an outline of the separate modules.  Although traditionally a very strong subject at Flegg, History results last year suffered from the change of syllabus.  We have now received ample guidance and support from our advisor and are much more confident in our preparation of candidates.

Key Stage 4 Course Structure

  Term 1 Term 2 Term 3
Aims The Depression

The New Deal
1929 - 1941

Coursework Units

  1. Jack The Ripper
  2. Jarrow
 Vietnam
1963 - 1975
Learning Outcomes Students study the modules as outlined above    
Coursework They must respond to 2 of these in the final GCSE examination Coursework is marked out of 50

Internal deadlines are given by class teachers

In order to complete the modules, students will be taught units which provide background information and develop the skills required


Assessment Examination / Coursework Weighting   Coursework is 25% of the final GCSE mark Assessment opportunities are devised by class teachers to test each module covered.


Essay questions will be set.
 
  Term 4 Term 5 Term 6
Aims A Divided Union USA
1941 - 1980
 Super Power Relations
1945 - 1990
 Revision and Examination Preparation
Learning Outcomes      
Coursework      
Assessment Examination / Coursework Weighting     Final examination is 75% of the final GCSE mark.


Students sit two papers. One examines use of source material.

The other has essay questions based on modules studied